Different forms of satire
Satire can be seen as a common strategy used in writing and entertainment to bring light to something while also poking fun at it and being humorous. Depending on how the writer feels about the subject, satire can be used in different forms and ways. If the writer is only talking about something that mildly annoys him or her, their satire will most likely be more light hearted and comedic. But if the writer is tackling a big political problem on the other hand, the satire can be more harsh or cruel. These different forms of satire can be split into three categories: Horatian, Juvenalian, and Menippean satire. The first form of satire- Horatian, is the light hearted and joyful satire. This use of satire is merely used to entertain and make people laugh while mostly poking fun. This satire was named after the Roman satirist Horace, who used his writing to amuse people with humor and light hearted mockery. Common examples of the Horatian satire...
